Digital Evidence | CaseGuard

December 31, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Content & Camera Management for Law Enforcement

A brief overview of the relationships between cameras, content, and evidence management shows why these three things need to be symbiotic. Without harmony between these tools, your agency is going to have to work harder, and likely inefficiently, to accomplish results.

October 08, 2018 | 6 minutes read

The rising cost of Digital Evidence and its hidden fees

Managing digital evidence efficiently is crucial as volumes rise and budgets shrink. CDs/DVDs and outdated systems are costly. Modern web-based solutions offer better functionality and cost-effectiveness.

July 16, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Storing Digital Evidence Efficiently

The technology surrounding digital storage devices has improved at an incredibly rapid pace. Today, the notion that this technology was ever cutting edge seems quaint. The advantage for law enforcement organizations is that this new technology can be extremely useful in storing the various types of digital evidence. From electronic documents and still pictures to video and audio recordings, electronic evidence can be managed and store relatively cheaply and easily.

April 30, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Computer Crimes

Computers have abundantly changed the lives of every man, woman, and child in the United States. Unfortunately, this also means that criminals are also using computers and there is some kind of nexus to a computer with nearly every crime committed.

April 23, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Proper Forensic Examination of Electronic Evidence

Today’s investigators will inevitably handle electronic evidence. Even without forensic certification, they must have basic knowledge of computer forensics and evidence management.

August 14, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Proper Handling of Electronic Evidence

Electronic devices as evidence have become so ubiquitous in our lives that most jobs, (including being an effective law enforcement officer) can’t be done without them. From mail fraud to murder and everything in between, nearly every single crime committed will have an electronic device involved.

August 01, 2016 | 9 minutes read

Digital Evidence Metadata

Metadata plays a correspondingly important role in digital evidence, and in proving guilt or innocence in court. While the term metadata still seem drivel for the uninitiated, in this article, we aim to provide a basic understanding of digital evidence metadata.

November 23, 2015 | 3 minutes read

The Age of Digital Evidence

Law enforcement must be flexible and open to change so they take advantage of new technologies in the digital evidence realm to remain one step ahead.

May 25, 2015 | 4 minutes read

Digital evidence management in 2015

Digital evidence management is crucial for law enforcement. Use software to ensure a clear chain of custody, protect image integrity, and track access to prevent issues in court.

April 13, 2015 | 2 minutes read

Problems with using CDs/DVDs to store digital evidence

CDs/DVDs for digital evidence have many flaws: no true chain of custody, poor security, risk of data loss, and difficult management. Avoid these issues by switching to more reliable storage methods.